The EU allows Lebanon to participate in the PRIMA Mediterranean research and innovation programme
22 Jul 2026Effective: 21 Apr 20261 views
Who is affected:
Researchers, universities and technology companies participating in Mediterranean PRIMA projects
Summary
The EU Council approves an agreement with Lebanon to participate in PRIMA, a research and innovation programme in the Mediterranean. It updates the framework for scientific cooperation between both parties.
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The Council Decision formalises Lebanon's accession to the PRIMA programme (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Region), amending the EU-Lebanon bilateral agreement on scientific and technological cooperation through exchange of notes. PRIMA finances R&D projects in areas such as water, food an…
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OJ:L_202601414: Decisión (UE) 2026/1414 del Consejo, de 21 de abril de 2026, relativa a la celebración del Acuerdo entre la Unión Europea y la República Libanesa, en forma de canje de notas, por el que se modifica y completa el Acuerdo de cooperación científica y tecnológica entre la Unión Europea y la República Libanesa, por el que se establecen las condiciones de la participación de la República Libanesa en la Asociación para la Investigación e Innovación en la Región del Mediterráneo (PRIMA)
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